Christ called the religious leaders, blind. Their blindness was apparent when they could not see that Christ was the long-awaited Messiah from God even though they witnessed the miracles that they were waiting to see. Christ also called them deaf. Their deafness was displayed when they could not hear that Christ’s words perfectly aligned withContinue reading “The Woman with the Alabaster Box”
Defining God
What do you think of when you hear the word, God? Is it an old man with a long beard sitting up on a throne doling out punishment? For the majority of people, this image is permanently embedded into their deepest psyche, and it leads to so many different reactions. Some are repulsed by theContinue reading “Defining God”
The Miracles They Refused to See
In the first century, the Jewish people were waiting for the Messiah. Today, as I read the Hebrew Bible, I see where Moses has written about him. I can read where Nathan prophesied to David about the forever king coming from David’s own lineage. Within the writings of the major prophets, Christ is clearly spokenContinue reading “The Miracles They Refused to See”
What Helen Saw
I want to clarify to whom my blog posts are intended. My writings are not directed toward the dear Catholic who wakes up every morning to humbly seek the Lord, and prays to God, day and night, for mercy. These messages are not for Presbyterians or Methodists or any other protestant denomination in particular. MyContinue reading “What Helen Saw”
The Church
God set us free thirty years ago. When Buddy and I left the Christian Church, we knew that God was calling us out. Of course, our well-meaning Christian friends thought we were backsliding and quoted the words of Paul, “forsake not the assembling of yourselves together.” As we walked on, we couldn’t have been moreContinue reading “The Church”
The Roast
When God first called me, it took me by surprise. At that time, I was a dedicated Christian. I went to a charismatic mega-church 3 times a week. I tithed from the gross, not the net. I was squeaky clean—didn’t cuss, didn’t drink, didn’t smoke, and only listened to Christian music. Although I was involvedContinue reading “The Roast”
A Name Above Every Name
In chapter 136 of Psalms (Hebrew Bible), David writes a beautiful passage of praise to the Lord. Praise the Lord; for He is good, His steadfast love is eternal. Praise the God of gods, His steadfast love is eternal. Praise the Lord of lords, His steadfast love is eternal… In this passage, David isContinue reading “A Name Above Every Name”
Is Jesus God’s Biological Son?
In the seventeenth chapter of Chronicles (Hebrew Bible), David is feeling guilt-ridden because he had built a nice home for himself, yet the Ark of the Covenant was not housed in a grand temple, but rather resided in a tabernacle—the same tent-like structure that Moses erected. The Prophet Nathan came to David with a wordContinue reading “Is Jesus God’s Biological Son?”
Why Hasn’t Christ Returned?
The answer is simple, yet very complex. Christ said, “and this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world, and then the end will come.” It has been 2000 years, and Christ’s prediction that it would happen within the life time of some of his disciples never came to pass. And, whyContinue reading “Why Hasn’t Christ Returned?”
Poisonous Idol
Recently, a long-time friend of ours texted us and said that he had no interest in reading our book, Remnants of Ur. He claims that God spoke to him and told him that the Bible is true. So, why would he listen to us, mere humans, when he has heard from God? Unfortunately, the conversationContinue reading “Poisonous Idol”